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Unmountable Boot Volume

Fernbrook

Posted 21 March 2009 - 08:27 PM

Fernbrook

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Hey guys. This happened a few weeks ago and I've tried getting someone I know to help but he couldn't fix it.

What happened was my brother was playing a full-screen game and suddenly green lines appeared on the screen and the computer restarted. Once it gets to the Windows XP boot screen, the computer restarts as the scrollbar starts moving. I turned off the restart thing (so it won't restart and instead goes to a BSOD) and it says something about an unmountable boot volume. I've looked around on Google and couldn't really find anything helpful. I've tried running chkdsk but that couldn't be found. I don't have the original XP disk but I have a different one, maybe that's why?

Is there a way to fix it without having to reformat? I have some important files I need. Thanks.

Fernbrook

Posted 23 March 2009 - 05:22 PM

edge2022

Posted 23 March 2009 - 05:54 PM

edge2022

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If Windows doesn't boot up you may have to do a clean install of XP. By that I mean reformat, and delete all your files. I suggest using Ubuntu and running it as a Live CD, to try to recover your files, and to put them on external media. If you want directions, post back. First download Ubuntu http://www.ubuntu.co...ubuntu/downloadChoose 32 or 64 bit from the bottom box and choose a mirror close to you. Download 8.10.Once downloading ill give further guidance.